A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2543711 Details
Epoch: 117 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2545100 epoch_slot_no: 17900 block_no: 2543592 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1030 time: 2019-05-06 01:11:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x18f7931d5950cdc83cfdbc5086bb4a4b280db8da21bd717933282464d7dc2737Block Operator
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